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An aerial perspective of Loyola University Chicago's beautiful Lake Shore Campus from a southeast vantage point.

Loyola at a Glance

Loyola at a Glance

Communiity

Here, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: personalized attention in small classes and an energetic, thriving campus life.

12,538

Total Students

2,763

First-year students

55%

Students of Color *

47

States represented **

38

Countries represented **

* Includes student who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, two or more races, or Other. ** First-year class

Academics

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Below is the academic information for admitted Fall 2025 first-year students. ACT and SAT scores are optional. These scores are the middle 50% ranges for students who submitted scores.

3.82

mean weighted cumulative high school GPA

1200-1370

SAT Composite

27-32

ACT Composite

Financial Aid

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We are committed to ensuring that your Loyola education is accessible. These stats apply to the 2024 first-year class.

$37,196

average award

99%

Receive Financial Assistance

99%

Receive grants or scholarships

$14K - 31K

Range for Initial Merit Scholarships

Outcomes

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These stats apply to the Class of 2023, within six months of graduation. 

96%

Reported being employed, continuing education, volunteering, or enlisted

66%

of employed graduates remained in Chicago

82%

Employed

14%

Continuing Education

Reputation

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Loyola is a nationally recognized school with high-ranking programs across multiple departments.

TOP 100

Best Value Schools in the Nation*

#12

Top Green Colleges in the Nation (The Princeton Review)

#26

Top Bachelor's of Nursing Programs in the Nation*

#1

Top Undergraduate Business Programs in Chicago*

TOP 100

Undergraduate Psychology Programs in the Nation*

* U.S. News and World Report, 2025

These numbers are accurate as of Spring 2024.

* Includes student who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, two or more races, or Other. ** First-year class

* U.S. News and World Report, 2025

These numbers are accurate as of Spring 2024.